I managed to pass my driving test on the first try with help from Mark. I was very nervous all the way up to my test, but his support made it possible for me to focus and succeed. The value for money of the lessons was great with the amount of information and tips he gives you. Mark is truly a great driving instructor!

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on 8th October, 2017
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Anna

I have waited ages to be able to do this... Started out in April with Mark Beckford thinking it would be so long until I pass... He has supported me through the entire process, took me out of my comfort zone on many occasions, really pushed me to do better and hey, look at this.... First time PASSED with only 3 minor driving faults!! Seriously, I dip my headlights to this man for all he has done for me over the last few months and getting me through this! He had all the confidence in me that I would but I had to convince myself that too 😂😂 so MASSIVE thank you to Mark for all your hard work and effort!! Now your ears can rest from my nervous waffling 😂😂 I'll never forget this! Xxxx

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on 24th August, 2017
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Matthew

I couldn't recommend Mark enough! He's kind, patient, funny and what he doesn't know about driving isn't worth knowing. I wouldn't have been able to pass my driving test 1st time today with 3 minors if it wasn't for all of his support throughout my process of learning to drive!
Thank you Mark

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on 7th June, 2017
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Kirsty

I had had quite a few lessons with another driving instructor before I changed to Mark and, to be honest, I don't think I started to learn how to drive until I had lessons with him. My previous lessons has been an hour long and I usually couldn't wait to get out of the car! I was apprehensive about having lessons that were 2 hours long but I had no need to be. I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and the time flew by. Mark is thorough in his instruction, patient and calm. He is easy to get on with and has good banter so he helps you relax. He does push you out of your comfort zone but this helps build your confidence much more quickly and he never makes you feel stupid if you make a mistake or mess something up. Any criticism is purely constructive aimed to help you become a better driver and pass your driving test. I would recommend Mark as a driving instructor for anyone. Never think you are too old to learn. There maybe reasons, like me, why you didn't learn to drive earlier in your life but that doesn't mean you can't do it now. I am proud to say that I passed my test on my second attempt, the day before my 62nd birthday after about 6 months of lessons with Mark. I don't think I would have done it without him; he's a star!

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on 2nd May, 2017
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Carol Armstrong

Mark is a friendly instructor who is very flexible even if you live in an awkward place, he gets you through at your own pace and is patient enough to get anyone through. I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive!

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on 11th March, 2017
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Calum Foxton

Mark is an excellent instructor and I don't think I would have passed without him. He's a great guy who keeps the lessons enjoyable while focusing on areas you need to improve to get through your test. Can't recommend him higher and I will be recommending him to anybody in the area that is interested in learning to drive.

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on 1st November, 2016
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Sean Hunter

Well after 7 years I finally did it, today I passed my driving test and I can honestly say I couldn't have done it without the help (and the patients) from Mark Beckford. Everyone will say they had a good instructor but Mark is the best in the business, he is honest and I'm glad I stuck with him throughout this journey. Feeling a little sad that it's come to an end but would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for lessons. Thanks again for all your help!!

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on 30th July, 2016
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Ayesha Majithia

He is so friendly and makes you feel relaxed, helped me pass first time. THANK YOU MARK!!!

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on 6th July, 2016
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Charlotte Perry

Thank you to Mark for helping me pass my test!!! Fantastic driving instructor with lots of experience and knowledge. I would definitely recommend him!!

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on 15th April, 2016
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Morgan Dunn

I would like to thank Mark of Next2Pass for helping me pass my driving test on my first attempt. Mark is a great instructor who can make lessons fun and enjoyable but is also serious in helping you pass at a rate that suits you. He has a lot of patience with mistakes and helps you through them, thoroughly going into detail where you went wrong and how to improve. I would definitely recommend Mark as an instructor, thanks again :D

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on 19th March, 2016
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Chelsey Long

Would definitely reccommend Mark as a driving instructer. Made lessons enjoyable and had a lot of patients! Kept going over things you found hard and gave you confidence. Thank you so much Mark!

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on 2nd March, 2016
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olivia Rowley

Would definitely recommend Mark (next2pass) to anyone wanting to learn how to drive. He's really friendly and patient which helps a lot. Couldn't be happier now I have passed. Thank you so much Mark!

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on 26th February, 2016
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Sophie Bowman

I came here to say a massive thank you to Mark for helping me pass my driving test. He is a very good driving instructor and I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs to learn to drive. Thank you so much for getting me through this!

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on 12th February, 2016
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Luke Johnston

Thank you sooo much for helping me pass my test first time with you. I will recommend you to everyone I know who wants to do lessons. You made me feel at ease we had a great laugh such a down to earth bloke. Thanks again I am soo happy :D

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on 21st October, 2015
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Robyn Dobie

I passed my driving test first time with a big thanks to Mark. He is an amazing instructor who I would recommend to anyone; all my driving lessons were fun and he always made me laugh and made my time learning to drive an enjoyable experience.
Thank you very much Mark!! :)

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on 7th October, 2015
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Adam Duxfield

Hi, This is a rather delayed comment as I passed back in 2008. Mark was brilliant, had a great laugh and hes very very patient with me. I didnt pass 1st time but this was my issue as I wasnt confident. Mark helped me through and was very helpful and believed in me. I am now recommending my sister for lessons.

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on 29th September, 2015
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Graham Finlayson

I cannot thank mark enough for getting me though my test , he is a brilliant instructor ,very patient and puts you at ease the minute you get in the car. I would highly recommend mark to anyone, I was very nervous and actually ready to give up on driving altogether because my previous instructor let me down badly, but mark took me on and the result speaks for its self
MASSIVE THANK YOU MARK

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on 27th September, 2015
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CAROL HESLOP

Brilliant instructor. Passed first time. Good laugh and flexible if you ever need to change lessons or have to re-arrange. Highly recomemded. Cheers Mark.

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on 12th September, 2015
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Craig Stappard

Would totally recommend next2pass! Passed driving test first time and mark is an amazing instructor! Thank you!

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on 6th August, 2015
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Georgia-Mae Connelly

Massive thanks to mark for getting me through test after 6 lessons, would recomend him to anyone, treats you as a person and has a laugh with you, cheers mate

Would like to say a huge thanks to mark for putting up with me and getting me through my test brilliant instructor very patient and understanding thanks again mark:):):)

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on 24th September, 2014
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nicola gkoka

Just passed my driving test, and need to tell everyone what a great driving instructor Mark is. Made me feel relaxed from day one, I would highly recommend anybody looking to learn to give him a ring. Thanks again Mark.

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on 22nd August, 2014
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Wendy Mcdivitt

Massive thank you to Mark for getting me through my test first time. Great time in the car learning and talking with you. Will definitely recommend you to anyone looking to learn to drive!

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on 19th July, 2014
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Luke Watson

cheers Mark for helping me pass my driving test first time, you were a great instructor and a top bloke who knows his stuff, would highly recommend to anyone thinking of passing their test

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on 3rd June, 2014
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Corran

Thank you Mark!
Would recommend you to anyone, made me feel at ease from day one, great instructor! thanks again :)

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on 9th April, 2014
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Rebecca Storey

Thanks so much Mark! I had a great time learning and Mark is great teacher! I definitely recommend learning to drive with Next 2 Pass.

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on 23rd March, 2014
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Amy Bancroft

Thank you so much Mark, you have been an amazing instructor and I've had loads of fun learning how to drive with you.You are really supportive and I couldn't have passed my test first time with anyone else. Absolutely fantastic instructor, and seriously recommend going with Next 2 Pass :D

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on 18th February, 2014
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Kayleigh Crown

Thank you so much Mark, you have been an amazing instructor and I've had loads of fun learBing how to drive with you.You are really supportive and I couldn't have passed my test first time with anyone else. Absolutely fantastic instructor, and recommend

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on 18th February, 2014
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Kayleigh Crown

Just wanted to leave a message to say a big thank you to Mark for helping me get through my test on a very tight time limit. I would recommend Mark and Next2Pass to anyone, he was always friendly, relaxed, professional and gave me the confidence i needed to pass.

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on 10th November, 2013
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Kathryn

Thank you so much Mark. Great driving instructor and always had a fun lesson. Got on really well which is the main thing. Recommend to anyone who wants to drive. Passed first time which I'm so happy about. Again thank you so much, its been a pleasure

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on 23rd October, 2013
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Leanne

Mark was a great instructor i have already recommended him to a family member once again thanks alot mark

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on 16th October, 2013
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nigel cook

I found Mark through word of mouth. When I looked up this website and saw the good reviews I was skeptical about them, they seemed too good to be true! Mark is my second driving instructor, with 8 hours I was driving around Blyth, compared to being stuck in the industrial estate with the last one. Mark is funny, laid back and intuitive. When I wasn't getting something right, he would find a different way to teach me. Many thanks, Mark for helping me pass first time in such a short time frame. See you soon for my pass plus!

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on 13th September, 2013
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Jennifer Allan

Just a quick message to say Thank you so much Mark for being a brilliant instructor, and getting me ready and through my test 1st time with only 1 minor fault! Would Definitley recommend you to others. Thanks again. Chris.

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on 11th June, 2013
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Chris Bray

THANKS sooo much Mark!! marks been a great instructor ,patient and fun, and i would recommend him to anyone!! Thanks again!

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on 4th June, 2013
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Laura Whitfield

Sorry for the lateness of the comment mark you were an awesome driving instructor and pushed me to achieve my best I would definately recommend mark to anyone starting to learn how to drive cheers for everything!

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on 9th May, 2013
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Josh Cowell

Thank you so much to Mark for being such a great instructor and helping me pass my test first time! I would recommend him to anyone learning to drive!!

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on 2nd January, 2013
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Jade

Big thank you to Mark for all his help, he is a great instructor, I would recommend to anyone. Thanks again mark, you have the patience of a saint!

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on 13th November, 2012
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Denise

Just wanted to leave a message saying thank you so much for getting me past my test 1st time and for people that are reading this i would recomend you to go to next2pass with mark he is down to earth and one of the easiest person you could ever get on with thanks again mark

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on 2nd October, 2012
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James Miller

Just want to say a massive thank you mark for getting me through my test 1st time. Very patient and funny guy, great to get along with and made me feel at ease.
Cheers!!!!!!

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on 20th July, 2012
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Tony

I came up from London especially so I could learn with Mark as he had such a great reputation with my friends and family. Passed first time! He's patient, friendly and overall a great tutor, highly recommend!

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on 22nd June, 2012
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Susan

Big thanks to Mark for helping me pass my test 1st time. Would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Great teaching, punctual, professional and a good laugh. THANK YOU!

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on 6th June, 2012
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Tom

Thought i would never pass my test after 4 failed attempts with my first instructor, stopped driving all together for a year, got in touch with Mark and within a few weeks i was ready to give my test another go, managed to pass on the second time due to me doing a silly mistake on the first which was my own fault. Couldn't have asked for a more thorough instructor, who is also very easy to have a bit crack on with and very flexible with lesson times. Cheers Mark

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on 28th May, 2012
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Benjy Skinner

Passed my test 1st time thanks to Mark, would hightly recommend him to anyone thinking of learning to drive, easy to get along with and a really nice guy.
Thanks.

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on 10th May, 2012
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David M

I passed first time today with only 2 minor faults thanks to Mark!
Mark is a brilliant instructor. He's very patient and he has a really good way of describing and explaining things.
My first instructor was crap and put me off driving. After a few reccomendations. I decided to give Mark a ring. Within 10 minutes of my first lesson with Mark I realised just how rubbish my first instructor was!
Well worth the money if you want to pass you test first time!
Also, Mark isn't one of those instructors who is only interested in you for your money. He genuinely wants you to pass as soon as your ready and I think he said I was ready after my 6th or 7th lesson!
Mark always had something to talk about as well, there was never a boring lesson!
Thanks Mark!

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on 2nd May, 2012
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Michael T

Finally passed my test. Big thanks to Mark for his patience, professionalism and friendship. My brother and sister both recommended Mark to me as they both managed to pass thier tests with the help of Mark. It's reassuring to have used an instructor that is so good at his job but someone manages to keep a smile on his face. If you're new to driving I can't recommend anyone better as an instructor than Mark.

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on 18th April, 2012
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Sean Beattie

Whoop passed my test first time all thanks to mark :) not only is he very patient and explains things so you understand we always had a laugh which kept my nerves at bay . Anyone looking for an instructer please go to him he is the best . Thanks again Mark

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on 12th April, 2012
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Rebecca Wilson

Just like to say big thanks to Mark for getting me threw to my test he is a absolutely brilliant instructor!

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on 14th March, 2012
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Michael Yon

Just want to say a massive thank you to Mark. An excellent instructor and very patient! Can't believe I passed first time. Will definitely recommend you to my friends and famiy! Thanks :)

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on 11th March, 2012
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Sam Paisley

A big thankyou to Mark - 3 months of lessons passed 1st time with 3 minor faults. I would recommend next2pass.

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on 5th February, 2012
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Gavin Wilson

A huge thanks to mark for gettin me through my test in just 4 months!!!! Passed 1st time with only 2 minors, something i didnt believe i could do. I would recomend him to anyone, great instructor and made me feel at ease :) Thanks very much Mark :):)

Rowen Laybourne wroteat 12:56 on 10 May 2009Mark was an amazing instructor, i wouldnt have wanted anyone else! I would reccomend him to anyone!Thankyouuu sooooooooo much :)

Robbie Soulsby wroteat 00:06 on 25 april 2009cheers Mark :)to anoybody reading this i would deffo reccommend next2pass, Mark is a great teacher with a lot of patience, and has a laugh aswell ... which i didn't think you would get from a driving instructor

Jake Coulson wroteat 12:52 on 31 March 2009Mark is a swell guy who got me through my test first time. I had a instructor before Mark and he got me no where, i'd actually recommend him to anyone that asks me about learning to drive. Thanks Mark!

Dave Ball (Newcastle UK) wroteat 19:00 on 27 January 2009would really recommend Next 2 Pass to anyone wanting to learn how to drive. Mark is a great driving instructor - he's an excellent teacher, he puts you at ease and makes you feel relaxed. plus you'll have some great laughs! thanks for everything Mark

Hannah Ridley (Cramlington Learning Village) wroteat 14:24 on 18 December 2008Got me through my test first time in only 12 lessons-GENIUS! :)

Chris Bull (Newcastle) wroteat 08:07 on 23 November 2008A great instructor who got me through my test in 2 weeks. He made it really enjoyable and I'd recommend him to anyone. You're a great teacher Mark and I really appreciate everything. Enjoy the TV!!!!

Lynda Daglish (Newcastle) wroteat 18:52 on 02 November 2008The best instructor ever.. After 9 years of learning with 4 previous (v.bad) instructors Mark got me through my test 1st time and within a few weeks. He must be the only instructor I have ever come across who actually has a personality and a sense of humour! Thanks Mark....you were a life saver.

Katie Symm (Newcastle) wroteat 10:00 on 18 October 2008i had a driving instructor b4 mark and if i was still wiv him im sure id still be learning mark has got to be the best driving instructor eva id recomend him to every 1 i couldnt ov done it with out him FAB instuctor!!! thanks for everything mark your a fab driving instructor! katie

Tony Milburn wroteat 19:03 on 07 October 2008i had 3 instructors before mark and all them took the p**s basically. i had a few lessons with mark and passed on my 1st test.. top instructor.. really cheap lessons compared to most...

Robert Burr (Newcastle) wroteat 16:17 on 06 October 2008he passed me 1st time, last november but i still aint got a car, might have to retake a few lessons like.

Jordan Weedy (Newcastle) wroteat 13:30 on 22 September 2008very good driving school he got me driving quicker than i expected. Dead canny aswell would advise him to any one..